JK Rowling defends Nazi-loving transphobe as activists throw tomato juice at her

Self-described women’s rights advocate Posie Parker was confronted by thousands of transgender rights supporters at a rally in Auckland on Friday, where she was doused with tomato juice and showered with acrimony. She fled the event, and the country, soon after.

On her way out, the U.K. “gender critical” (a euphemism for transphobic) activist called New Zealand the “worst place for women she has ever visited,” and labeled herself the victim of a campaign to assassinate her character by a “corrupt media populated by vile dishonest cult members.”

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Well-known trans-exclusionary author JK Rowling defended Parker and her right to speak, calling the protest “repellent” and a “mass attack on women.”

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The Harry Potter author maintained a mob “had assaulted women standing up for their rights”.

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In the process, Rowling took on advocacy group Auckland Pride, who were among the groups protesting Parker. They defended the protesters’ actions.

There are multiple videos of Kellie-Jay being assaulted. Women have become used to lies, threats of violence and outright denial of reality, but if you imagine anyone feels 'defeated', think again. Your men's rights activists showed the world exactly who they are. #LetWomenSpeak https://t.co/DSkOupyfv1

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) March 25, 2023

“There is a narrative quickly taking hold amongst anti-trans groups and individuals that Parker abandoned her event because of violence from our community,” Auckland Pride wrote.

“We reject this narrative. We are of the firm belief that the demonstration of unity, celebration, and acceptance alongside joyous music, chanting, and noise of 5,000 supporters was too loud to overcome and the reason for her departure – and not the actions of any one individual.”

We reject this narrative. We are of the firm belief that the demonstration of unity, celebration, and acceptance alongside joyous music, chanting, and noise of 5,000 supporters was too loud to overcome and the reason for her departure – and not the actions of any one individual.

— Auckland Pride